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AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company whose activities frequently generate news across commercial and government aviation markets. The company supports customers through Parts Supply, Repair & Engineering, Integrated Solutions, and Expeditionary Services, and it also owns digital and services subsidiaries such as Trax, Aerostrat, and Airinmar.
News about AAR often covers financial results and guidance, as seen in its quarterly earnings announcements and related updates on sales growth, margins, and portfolio developments. Investors and industry observers can follow how AAR reports performance across its segments, including Parts Supply and Repair & Engineering, and how acquisitions and equity offerings affect its operations and balance sheet.
AAR also regularly announces strategic acquisitions and partnerships. Recent disclosures include the acquisition of HAECO Americas to expand heavy airframe maintenance and engineering capabilities, the agreement to acquire Aircraft Reconfig Technologies to strengthen aircraft interiors engineering and certification, and the purchase of ADI to deepen its distribution activities. The company additionally publicizes joint ventures such as xCelle Asia for nacelle overhaul services and distribution agreements with OEMs like Collins Aerospace and Arkwin Industries.
Another key source of news is AAR's digital and warranty management businesses. Subsidiary announcements from Trax, Aerostrat, and Airinmar highlight contracts with airlines and operators, such as digital MRO transformations, maintenance planning software deployments, and extensions of aircraft warranty management services. These updates illustrate how AAR's software and service offerings complement its traditional parts and maintenance activities.
For investors, analysts, and aviation professionals, following AIR news provides insight into AAR's contract wins, joint ventures, digital initiatives, and financial performance. This page aggregates such coverage so readers can review the latest press releases, transaction updates, and operational developments related to AAR CORP.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) completed its acquisition of Aircraft Reconfig Technologies (ART) from ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions on April 24, 2026, following a definitive agreement announced December 17, 2025.
The deal was an all-cash $35 million transaction, subject to customary adjustments, and immediately expands AAR's engineering and certification capabilities by adding FAA Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), enabling AAR to issue supplemental type certificates (STCs) and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) without third-party reliance.
AAR (NYSE:AIR) signed a multi-year commercial distribution agreement with Woodward on April 22, 2026 to become the preferred distributor of Woodward high-demand consumable parts for CFM LEAP, GEnx, and CF34 engines to commercial airlines.
The deal expands an existing defense-market channel into commercial aviation, offers direct access via AAR's global warehouse network, and aims to improve delivery speed and AOG support for airlines.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) launched Airvoyant on April 21, 2026, an AI-driven procurement platform for airlines and MROs that connects buyers to suppliers, searches inventory, consolidates quotes, and supports one-click purchasing.
Built on AWS and integrated with Aeroxchange and Trax, Airvoyant uses AI agents to analyze quotes, recommend purchases, and aims to add negotiation and vendor-optimization agents later in 2026.
AAR (NYSE:AIR) was awarded an approximately $305 million firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide contractor logistics support for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps C-40A fleet, focused on operational readiness and long-term sustainment.
The contract covers main operating base logistics, field teams, scheduled and unscheduled depot and organizational maintenance, modification and repair, commercial line maintenance, and support equipment services.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) will host an Investor Day on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 in New York City, starting at 8:30 a.m. ET. Executives including CEO John M. Holmes and CFO Dylan Wolin will present strategic priorities, growth initiatives, and financial objectives with presentations and Q&A.
In-person registration details will be sent to investors; the event will be available via live webcast and replay on the company investor website.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) reported Q3 FY2026 results for the quarter ended Feb 28, 2026, with total sales of $845.1M, up 25% year‑over‑year, GAAP diluted EPS of $1.71, adjusted diluted EPS of $1.25 (up 26%), and adjusted EBITDA of $102M (up 26%).
Parts Supply grew sharply (+45%), organic adjusted sales rose 14% in the quarter, net income was $68.0M, operating cash flow was $74.7M, and net leverage improved to 2.17x. The company reiterated FY2026 guidance with Q4 sales growth of 19%–21%.
AAR (NYSE:AIR) was awarded two sole-source U.S. Air Force pallet contracts totaling up to $450 million, covering repair and production of the 463L legacy cargo pallet.
One contract is a $160 million firm-fixed-price repair IDIQ through March 2031; the other is a $290 million production requirements contract through March 2032. These awards extend AAR's pallet support role into 2032.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) will release third quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended February 28, 2026 after the NYSE close on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. A conference call will be held at 4:00 p.m. Central the same day with a listen-only webcast and slides available online, and a replay accessible for about one year.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced a new agreement with Otto Instrument Service to sell and support the LASEREF IV inertial reference system for business aircraft. The deal aims to broaden AAR's OEM distribution portfolio and improve global availability, deployment, logistics, and technical support for replacements and upgrades.
Senior VP Frank Landrio emphasized expansion into business aviation, while Otto's VP Chuck Farley highlighted faster, more efficient support for business and general aviation customers. The activity sits within AAR's Parts Supply distribution efforts.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) appointed Dylan Wolin as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 23, 2026. Wolin will oversee finance, accounting, tax, treasury, investor relations, and corporate development. He previously led AAR's corporate development (2017–2024) and served at Federal Signal (2024–2026).
Sarah Flanagan will return to Vice President, Financial Operations on February 23, 2026. AAR reaffirmed its Q3 and full fiscal year guidance issued January 6, 2026.